Learning Support Officer - Casual

St Patrick's Primary School · Kilmore, VIC

Employment

Casual, Temporary

Subject

Support

Sector

Catholic

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

2 October 2026

17 days remaining

Posted 14 Sep 2026

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About St Patrick's Primary School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

Prep-6

School staff (FTE)

62.5

34.6 teaching · 27.9 non-teaching

Students per teacher

16.8:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

581

Indigenous students

3%

Language other than English

8%

Girls vs boys

293 girls · 288 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Around the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

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Role description

About the Role

At. St Patrick's Learning Support Officers (LSOs) work under the direct supervision of teachers and Learning Diversity Coordinator to assist students with diverse learning needs, beahvioural or physical needs.

Some of the Key Responsibilities of this role will include:

  • To provide a commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children and young people
  • In class support - help studnets or small groups stay on task, comprehend instructions, and complete planned learning activities under teacher guidance.
  • Implementing Learning Plans - assist in applying strategies outlined in Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs)
  • Pastoral care - monitor student wellbeing, support positive behaviour frameworks and encourage social independence and inclusion.

Benefits

  • Supportive, collaborative and inclusive school community:
  • Collaborative and inclusive team that values innovation, partnership and respect;
  • Excellent professional development opportunities.

Key Selection Criteria

  • Demonstrated commitment to Catholic Education and to the safety, wellbeing and protection of children;
  • Prior experience in an education setting working with children or young people is desirable;
  • Collegial and collaborative approach to engaging with others;
  • High level information communciation technology skills.

Applicants will be required to submit:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Response addressing the Key Selection Criteria 

For a confidential discussion about the role contact: 

The Principal on:  0448 456 480

Applications close 2 October 2026.

 

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